News and press releases

Swine flu cases fall in London

During the last few weeks we have seen a steady decrease in the number of people requiring treatment in the capital's hospitals for swine flu. Nevertheless, the NHS in the capital remains on alert so that we are ready and able to care for anyone with flu-like symptoms.

January 8, 2010

Independent investigation into the care and treatment of PT, MB, AP and RT

NHS London has today published four independent investigation reports into mental health homicides. The four reports are ‘legacy' cases and were commissioned by NHS London, the capital's strategic health authority (SHA), after it inherited them from the five previous SHAs in London when it was formed in 2006.

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National Institute of Health Research event - 2 March 2010

The aim of the conference is to promote the benefits of health research, showcase local research activity and engage further with London's clinicians, managers, researchers and clinical academics. Delegates will benefit from a comprehensive programme of speeches and seminars throughout they day, including the range of opportunities to join and lead research through NIHR and the benefits of doing so.

January 28, 2010

New information for patients with Swine Flu

If you think you have swine flu symptoms, you should stay at home and contact your GP who will be able to assess you and authorise antivirals if you need them.

February 4, 2010

Commissioning for Difference - Reducing Health Inequalities in London

This event was held on 31 March 2010 was attended by over 150 NHS and Local Authority professionals working in healthcare commissioning, public health and equality and diversity roles

March 11, 2010

Healthcare for London affordability study

Healthcare for London was drawn up by clinicians, led by eminent surgeon Lord Darzi, in July 2007. It is a strategy for health

May 20, 3010

Statement from NHS London on the resignation of Sir Richard Sykes as chair of the health authority

Sir Richard joined the health authority in order to oversee a transformation in the quality and safety of healthcare in the capital, as envisaged by Professor Darzi. The Secretary of State has made clear that he wishes the SHA to provide different

May 28, 2010

Notice of a meeting to be held in public on Tuesday 8th June 2010

Members of the public are welcome will not be able to put questions to the Board at this meeting. The next NHS London Board meeting where the public can attend and put questions is 6th July 2010.

June 1, 2010

Contract Performance Management 2008/09 Results for Nursing, Midwifery & Allied Health Professions - now published

June 3, 2010

Tool to benchmark workforce performance launched

Launched today, the tool is available for all healthcare settings, and allows trusts to compare their performance on one easy-to-use platform hosted by the London Quality Observatory.

June 14, 2010

Andrew Lansley to address capital's NHS at London Health 2010

Rt Hon Andrew Lansley CBE MP, Secretary of State for Health will address the capital's healthcare community on November 3rd at the 2010 London Health Management Conference and Exhibition. NHS London is the lead supporter of this annual event and we'd like to encourage health colleagues to have a look at the website for details about getting involved.

August 13, 2010

Paul Burstow MP visits London's NHS to hear views on the future of health care

Minister for Care Services, Paul Burstow MP, made a high profile visit to London to consult with NHS staff about the white paper. Watch a video of the event here. The recently published NHS white paper Equity and excellence: Liberating the NHS sets out the government's long term vision for the future of the NHS.

September 23, 2010

Appointment of new NHS London Audit Chair

Rima Makarem Rima Makarem has been appointed interim Chair of the Audit Committee of NHS London, to succeed Gerry Acher, who resigned in July. Her appointment will take effect from 1 October. Rima will chair the Audit Committee for the first time on 5 October

September 28, 2010

NHS London signs up to Mencap's 'getting it right charter'

NHS London signed up to Mencap's 'Getting it right charter' at a joint conference held on learning disability with the RCN and Department of Health. The joint event was a great success, with around 100

October 5, 2010

Health Visitor's Conference

On 11th November CPHVA/unite, UNISON and the Royal College of Nursing together with NHS London are jointly hosting a Conference for Health Visitors in London

October 6, 2010

Letter from Ruth Carnall: London's NHS is not in “crisis”

London's NHS is not in crisis, as recent press reports suggest. In writing to all London's NHS trusts I have been clear that there are challenges ahead, but we are determined to tackle this head on. We cannot let our standards of patient care slip while the NHS goes through significant change.

October 15, 2010

Consulting on NHS London's Equality Scheme

NHS London has produced a draft Equality Scheme as part of its strategic role to provide oversight and direction in this area across the capital. The Equality Scheme promotes equality and tackles health inequalities in partnership with other bodies in health and social care.

Information Revolution and Patient Choice consultations

These consultations explain the proposals in more detail and seek the views of patients, the wider public, healthcare professionals and the NHS.

Healthy lives, healthy people: A strategy for public health in England

The Public Health White Paper sets out the proposals for transforming the way that public health services are commissioned by tackling today's causes of premature death and illness and reducing health inequalities.